Early Origins of the Bradeen family

The surname Bradeen was first found in South Northamptonshire at Bradden, a village that dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086 when it was first listed as Bradene. Literally the place name means "broad valley," from the Old English words "brad" + "denu." [1]CITATION[CLOSE]Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4) The parish church is dedicated to St Michael and was built in the 13th century.

Early History of the Bradeen family

Early History of the Bradeen family

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Bradeen Spelling Variations

Bradeen Spelling Variations

Although the name, Bradeen, appeared in many references, from time to time, the surname was shown with the spellings Braden, Braddene, Bradens, Braiding, McBradden and many more.

Early Notables of the Bradeen family (pre 1700)

Early Notables of the Bradeen family (pre 1700)

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Migration of the Bradeen family to Ireland

Migration of the Bradeen family to Ireland

Some of the Bradeen family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.Another 35 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Bradeen family to the New World and Oceana

Migration of the Bradeen family to the New World and Oceana

Gradually becoming disenchanted with life in Ireland many of these uprooted families sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. These overcrowded ships often arrived with only 60 to 70% of their original passenger list, many dying of cholera, typhoid, dysentery or small pox. In North America, some of the first immigrants who could be considered kinsmen of the Bradeen family name Bradeen, or who bore a variation of the surname were Adam Braden who settled in Texas in 1846; with his wife Barbara; Frederick Braden settled in Boston Mass in 1766; Henry Braden arrived in Philadelphia in 1844..